Roscommon Arts Centre is delighted to host one of our Artist In Residence 2024 recipients, Shane Hynan, for an open studio showcasing the breath of his ‘Beneath | Beofhód’ project that explores bog landscapes and communities in the wider midlands (Just Transition) region.

Irish artist Shane Hynan (b. 1976) holds an MFA in Photography (Ulster University 2019). His practice centres on photography with experimental elements in sound, video, collage, and sculpture. The metaphorical exploration of place, land and architecture is a significant subtext throughout his work.

He draws upon conceptual, performative and subjective documentary approaches and works primarily with analogue photography processes as it enhances his intuitive connection with landscape and topography.

In his ongoing ‘Beneath | Beofhód’ (2018-present) Hynan reflects on the endangered bog habitats of his immediate post-industrial landscape in the Irish midlands. The work contemplates the transition in perceptions and use of peatlands and the subsequent social, environmental, economic and cultural impact on the midland’s region.

For more information on his project Beneath | Beofhód (2018-present), visit https://www.shanehynan.ie/portfolio/beneath-beofhod.